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‘I do’: Donald Trump supports Nato shooting down Russian jets violating airspace; stops short of committing US forces

US President Donald Trump stated on Tuesday that Nato member nations should shoot down Russian planes that violate their airspace. He made the remarks while meeting Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on the sidelines of a UN summit as tensions over the Ukraine war continue to rise.“Yes, I do,” Trump responded when asked by a reporter […]

‘Bitten off more than he can chew’: UK spy chief says Putin not interested in peace; slams him for hollow claims | World News

UK spy chief says Putin not interested in peace; slams him for hollow claims UK secret intelligence service chief Richard Moore on Friday said there is “absolutely no evidence” that Russian President Vladimir Putin is willing to negotiate peace in Ukraine, accusing him of deceiving the world with false promises of dialogue. In a parting […]

US Prez dials PM: Modi thanks ‘friend’ Trump for b’day wishes; assures ‘new height’ in India-US ties | India News

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday thanked US President Donald Trump for his 75th birthday greetings during a phone call, in which he also backed Trump’s initiative for a peaceful resolution.PM Modi said he is “fully committed to taking the India-US Comprehensive and Global Partnership to new heights”. “Thank you, my friend, President […]

Trump ready for ‘phase two’ of Russia sanctions

WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump said on Sunday he is ready to move to a second phase of sanctioning Russia, the closest he has come to suggesting he is on the verge of ramping up sanctions against Moscow or its oil buyers over the war in Ukraine. Trump has repeatedly threatened Moscow with further sanctions […]

‘Will be legitimate targets’: Vladimir Putin warns of direct attacks in Ukraine; blames Western forces for conflict

Russian president Vladimir Putin said on Friday that any Western forces sent to Ukraine would be a “legitimate” target for Moscow’s military, following Kyiv’s allies’ pledge to deploy troops if a peace deal is reached.“If some troops appear there, especially now during the fighting, we proceed from the premise that they will be legitimate targets,” […]

Alaska Summit: Putin’s bodyguards allegedly carried ‘poop suitcase’ for his meeting with Donald Trump – what does it mean?

Russian President Vladimir Putin at the Alaska Summit (Picture credit: AP) Russian President Vladimir Putin’s bodyguards reportedly carried a special “poop suitcase” to collect his faecal waste during his summit with US President Donald Trump in Alaska on Friday, according to reports.The unusual security measure is said to be aimed at preventing foreign powers from […]

Show of force by US: B-2 stealth bomber thundered across skies over Putin’s head in Alaska; watch | World News

B-2 stealth bomber thundered across skies over Putin’s head in Alaska US in a dramatic display of power used B-2 stealth bomber as President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin met at Alaska’s Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson on Friday.The two leaders exchanged greetings and shook hands on the runway when Putin arrived at the base […]

Trump-Putin meet: Hours before talks in Alaska, dealmaker Donald says he ‘would walk’ away if it doesn’t go well; says ‘nothing set in stone’

US President Donald Trump will meet Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska on Saturday for a summit that could influence the war in Ukraine and relations between Washington and Moscow.The meeting gives Trump an opportunity to present himself as a negotiator who can help end the conflict in Ukraine, something he has said he could […]

Zelenskyy rejects formally ceding Ukrainian territory, says Kyiv must be part of any negotiations

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy (AP image) KYIV: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy dismissed Saturday the planned summit between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin, warning that any peace deal excluding Kyiv would lead to “dead solutions.“ The Trump-Putin meeting, scheduled for Friday in Alaska, is seen as a potential breakthrough. Trump had previously […]

‘We’re going to see what happens’: US envoy Steve Witkoff heads to Moscow ahead of sanction deadline due Friday; tariff and ceasefire talks on agenda | World News

US special envoy Steve Witkoff is set to arrive in Moscow (AP) US special envoy Steve Witkoff is set to arrive in Moscow on Wednesday for high-level meetings with Russian leadership, ahead of US President Donald Trump’s deadline to impose new sanctions on Russia over its continued military offensive in Ukraine, which is due on […]